Author Topic: O'club discussion (Read 9401 times)

takeda · « **Reply #60 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:14:08 PM »

I don't post that much, but I always lurk in the shadows. I check the O'Club like 3 or 4 times every hour I spend online, which amounts to most of my waking time.

Please keep this forum clean and don't make me go through the withdrawal of the last few days again.

Nilsen · « **Reply #61 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:15:08 PM »

ASTAC..never seen you act like a dufus so youd get a

from me.

Sandman · « **Reply #62 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:15:19 PM »

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Originally posted by ASTAC
I nominate myself. I'd like to help in any way I can to keep the O'Club alive.

I read the board all the time, and have alot of time to put into it. I think most of my posts have been on the moderate side and I never intetionally attack/flame.

Not wanting power here. Just love the O'club discussions and don't want to see it die permanently.

Yeah, but you posted the very same thing twice. You're scaring us.

BTW · « **Reply #63 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:19:44 PM »

Saegon, Lizking, Lazs. I'd give preference to those with accounts as they have more of a vested interest - Steve would be good also. Probably a few more I can't think of right now.

I like the idea of the participants of the O'Club raising the bar and being responsible. There are thousands of troll boards on the net. It would be nice to make this one a place to respectfully share ideas and make that the "cool" way to share ideas.

We have way too much thug culture in our society already.

SlapShot · « **Reply #64 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:21:28 PM »

I too nominate Toad as a moderator ... and maybe the Moderator Foreman too ... his post above shows the type of leadership and guidance that the Moderator crew will need.

I thank Toad and XrightyX for the nod ... I would be glad to help out if needed.

Lizard3 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:22:29 PM »

Everyone but Toad left out Charon, an extremely well spoken and level headed fellow. I would think he would be a top 5 pick. BTW, no nominations for me???

I would also like to suggest that any moderator could edit a post, but it would take 2 to lock one and at least 3 or more for a week vacation, leaving Skuzzy to bring down the big hammer.

beet1e · « **Reply #66 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:26:03 PM »

I don't think we want druggers as moderators.

Toad · « **Reply #67 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:26:13 PM »

A few things other things that spring to mind.

You know how threads can be moved by Skuzzy?

Well, skip the "open" mod forum. When MOD5 deletes a post by SoandSo, it just moves to the private MOD forum where it becomes a thread; this way it's available for "peer review" or even "HTC review". Don't know if that is a BBS "do-able" thing but it might be better than a summary court open to all viewers. Just a thought.

As for numbers Sandman, this will have to be 24/7/365. I think we need guys from all timezones and a goodly number. Nobody is on all the time. Not sure 4 would do it.

We could start small and call for help if the job wasn't getting done though.

If you guys want me on the list, I'd give it a whirl. I'm sure not campaigning though. The words "thankless task" are echoing through my head and that little red warning light is flashing in Brain Control.

I do appreciate the thought though; I am honored.

Karnak · « **Reply #68 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:28:17 PM »

Well, I am going to look at the O'Club more often now and will see about moving my non-WWII aircraft posts back here from Arstechnica, which is where I went.

I am hoping for a return to civility here and if so I would be glad to hang out.

Heh. Thanks Toad. I don't think I have enough of a presence in the O'Club though.

Now, if they need a mod for the Aircraft and Vehicles forum......( Down with Kurfurst!

In all seriousness I think one of the important things for a mod is to not let personal feelings affect their modding as much as possible and I would not, in most cases, do anything about Kurfurst. )

Sandman · « **Reply #69 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:31:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Toad
Well, skip the "open" mod forum. When MOD5 deletes a post by SoandSo, it just moves to the private MOD forum where it becomes a thread; this way it's available for "peer review" or even "HTC review". Don't know if that is a BBS "do-able" thing but it might be better than a summary court open to all viewers. Just a thought.

In the past, the "deleted" threads were simply moved to a forum that general users couldn't get to. AFAIK, that's still the case.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #70 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:36:51 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Well... if a few guys can do it and do it well, they shouldn't need much minding by HTC.

Given schedules and the like, I would hope that as little as four could handle it. IMHO, the moderators should be a team and would have to act like one. Getting twenty onboard will be like herding cats.

Would you want this job if you had to cover a certain time? Would you really be willing to be on call an average of 6 hours a day? I’m suggesting letting those who are on anyway and already delete inappropriate posts whenever they see them. The idea would be that you wouldn’t need schedules; just visit the O-Club as you always have and when you see a post from Michael Jackson asking for young boys to go “camping” with him, you delete it. You’d probably record the incident in the Mod’s forums as well. Anything else is asking for burn-out.

eskimo

JB73 · « **Reply #71 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:41:39 PM »

very true, eskimo, thats what i was "expecting"

modding while normal browsing.

heck i will even make a good will gesture, of avatar and ignore list

eskimo2 · « **Reply #72 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:42:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Karnak
Well, I am going to look at the O'Club more often now and will see about moving my non-WWII aircraft posts back here from Arstechnica, which is where I went.

I am hoping for a return to civility here and if so I would be glad to hang out.

Heh. Thanks Toad. I don't think I have enough of a presence in the O'Club though.

Now, if they need a mod for the Aircraft and Vehicles forum......( Down with Kurfurst! In all seriousness I think one of the important things for a mod is to not let personal feelings affect their modding as much as possible and I would not, in most cases, do anything about Kurfurst. )

You actually crossed my mind as well, but I don’t see you in here much. If you had the interest, you’d be a great O-Club mod.

eskimo

Halo · « **Reply #73 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:42:26 PM »

Glad to see the O'club has a reprieve. Thanks to those who volunteer as moderators.

Sandman · « **Reply #74 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:42:27 PM »

I see you're point. Certainly schedule played a factor in the past. Skuzzy had a finite amount of time to devote to this. I just wonder if a 24/7 Skuzzy is required. This board has its moments but it doesn't seem that out of control.

I guess the guy to ask is Skuzzy. He probably knows more than any of us.